Workout
Dumb Shin Splints
Time of Day:
Evening
Workout:
* 25 minutes on treadmill; intervals (details below); 2.0 miles
* Apartment gym class - arms and abs and some squats (45 minutes)
Thoughts:
Dumb shin splints again. Went to the gym and followed it up with an unhealthy dinner. SO lazy lately......
5 minute warm up @ 3.1 - 3.5
3 minutes @ 7.0
2 minutes @ 4.0
3 minutes @ 7.0
2 minutes @ 4.0
3 minutes @ 6.0
2 minutes @ 4.0
5 minutes @ 3.5
Workout Date:
Wed, 03/10/2010 (All day)
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i'm always so impressed with your interval routines. do you use a podcast or training schedule? i'm so new with this...
i'm sorry to hear about your shin splints! they definitely suck. hang in there!
Submitted by twinklefee on 03.10.10 at 11:09.
hey twinklefee - i just make them up, and create patterns. the workout above is my 3-2 minute split (i made that title up). i think the more frequent the speed changes, the better. unfortunately there is only 1 treadmill at my gym that has an interval setting, otherwise, i think the best interval workout is to do one minute at a really challenging speed, and the next at a fast walking speed and switch back and forth for the most body shocking interval workout. it really helps with the whole treadmill being so boring issue i usually have. also, added bonus - i've become a much better runner in terms of speed i think. 6.0 used to be a "challenge" speed for me, but now it seems like a easier speed.
hopefully the shin splints go away, and i get remotivated!!
Submitted by starry04 on 03.11.10 at 10:34.
What have you been doing for the shin splints? Have you been icing at all? Considered buying new shoes? Try taking your run off the treadmill - that may help, too.
Submitted by gotigers2003 on 03.11.10 at 12:47.
i've been trying to stretch a little differently - haven't iced yet. they only hurt when i'm actually running. i got these shoes at the end of november, so i don't think it's the shoes. you're right on the taking the run off the treadmill thing - i'm still a bit self conscious for that to happen, but am going to attempt it at some point. i think i might switch to the elliptical for awhile if this doesn't get better.
Submitted by starry04 on 03.11.10 at 01:48.